WordsMatter, a reflection on comfort
Here is the reflection I will offer on Friday night at the WordsMatter train the trainer in Seattle. Or at least it is my reflection as it stands now, written in response to this question: "Share with us an experience when you noticed the power and/or importance of language (words, symbols, or images) and the impact of that language on your life, your faith community, or your relationship with God. This experience may have helped you embrace the Divine more fully or it may have been destructive, harmful, or painful to you in your personal and/or faith journey." I should have asked her, “What do you mean by comfortable?” I think I know what she meant when she said, “With so much change in the world the Church should be the one place that never changes. It should be comfortable.” I am conflicted when “church” and “comfortable” are used in the same sentence. On the one hand I work hard to help visitors and newcomers feel comfortable when they worship. I believe in ho...